Interdisciplinary – UROP Spring Symposium 2023

Interdisciplinary

Partisanship and Trust in Election Administration

Will Cohen Pronouns: He/him Research Mentor(s): Phoebe Henninger Research Mentor School/College/Department: Political Science / LSA Program: UROP Session: Session 5 (2:40pm – 3:30pm) Authors: Phoebe Henninger, Will Cohen Abstract Given that independent, non-partisan officials currently don’t administer the majority of U.S. elections at the state level, partisan officials are usually elected, or appointed to administration […]

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How does mRNA sequence impact protein output?

Angela Zhang Pronouns: She/Her Research Mentor(s): Rachel Niederer Research Mentor School/College/Department: Biological Chemistry / Medicine Program: UROPF Session: Session 5 (2:40pm – 3:30pm) Authors: Abstract Have you ever wondered how people can have different features about them, even when related? Some changes we can describe as hidden genes are known as recessive genes in genetic

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Simulators of physiological regulations

Sonya Konon Pronouns: she/her Research Mentor(s): Filip Jezek Research Mentor School/College/Department: Molecular and integrative physiology / Medicine Program: UROPF Session: Session 2 (10:00am – 10:50am) Authors: Sonya Konon, Filip Jezek Abstract The human body is a very complex collection of systems. Decades of research and discoveries on various cardiovascular processes have aided in the development

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Examining the role of LMNA in skeletal muscle

Sophie Chong Pronouns: she/her Research Mentor(s): Lloyd Ruiz Research Mentor School/College/Department: Molecular & Integrative Physiology / Medicine Program: UROPF Session: Session 4 (1:40pm – 2:30pm) Authors: Sophie Chong, Sophie Chong, Lloyd Ruiz, Peter MacPherson, Susan V. Brooks Abstract Introduction: Sarcopenia, age-related loss of muscle mass, is an increasing health concern among the aging population (Dao

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Whole Health and Integrative Medicine Resource Development and Evaluation for Students, Community Members, Veterans and VA Staff

Samantha Doran Pronouns: she/her/hers Research Mentor(s): Dr. Nikhil Parekh Research Mentor School/College/Department: VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System / NonUM Program: UROPF Session: Session 3 (11:00am – 11:50am) Authors: Abstract Developing practices in health that focus on individualized care is critical in order to improve health outcomes for individuals. This approach, known as “Whole Health” in

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Reactivity of a Borane Appended Nickel Diphosphine Ligand

Kelly Nugent Pronouns: she/her Research Mentor(s): Nathaniel Szymczak Research Mentor School/College/Department: Chemistry / LSA Program: UROP Session: Session 5 (2:40pm – 3:30pm) Authors: Kelly Nugent, Sang gyu Seo, Nathaniel Szymczak Abstract A borane-appended nickel disphosphine ligand (referred to as PPB-NiCOD) was synthesized and further used to identify its catalytic capabilities. Three Lewis acidic boranes (catecholborane

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Contextualizing Anatomical Concepts via Virtual Reality

Nour Al-Bayan Madani Pronouns: she/her/hers Research Mentor(s): Glenn Fox Research Mentor School/College/Department: Division of Anatomical Science, Dept. of Surgery / Medicine Program: UROP Session: Session 3 (11:00am – 11:50am) Authors: Kathleen Alsup, Glenn Fox, Nour Madani, Cristina Prall Abstract Learning the anatomical makeup and details of the human heart can prove to be difficult when

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Bioinformatic analysis of genomic data for neuroscience research

Madeline Rea Pronouns: she/her Research Mentor(s): Kenneth Kwan Research Mentor School/College/Department: Michigan Neuroscience Institute / Human Genetics / Medicine Program: UROPF Session: Session 4 (1:40pm – 2:30pm) Authors: Abstract The cerebral cortex is the part of our brain responsible for conscious thought, action, and perception. To control these capabilities, the cortex relies on precise connections

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Side Effect Profile for Novel Fentanyl-Specific Opioid Overdose Reversal Treatment

Meriel Crowley-Wang Pronouns: she/her Research Mentor(s): Jessica Anand Research Mentor School/College/Department: Pharmacology / Medicine Program: UROPF Session: Session 3 (11:00am – 11:50am) Authors: Meriel Crowley-Wang , Jessica Anand Abstract Unintentional drug overdose, primarily from synthetic opioids, is one of the leading causes of death for Americans aged eighteen to forty-five. According to the CDC, in

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Understanding the Barriers and Facilitators to Vision Screening Youth at Well-Child Visits at University of Michigan Medicine Clinics

Megan Gibson Pronouns: Research Mentor(s): Olivia Killeen Research Mentor School/College/Department: Department of Ophthalmology / Medicine Program: UROP Session: Session 1 (9:00am – 9:50am) Authors: Megan Gibson, Rhea Sridhara, Anna Wang, Aleah Miller, Theodora Vorias, Amani Mubeen, Olivia Killeen Abstract Introduction/Background It has been estimated that 1 in 5 children in America suffer from vision problems;

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